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Red Pea Bisque with Rum Flambé

This elegant red pea bisque offers a sophisticated take on Caribbean-inspired flavours, combining the earthy depth of kidney beans with the creamy richness of unsweetened coconut milk. It is a wonderfully aromatic dairy-free dish that balances savoury notes of garlic and thyme with a hint of dry Sherry. The smooth, velvet-like texture is punctuated by whole beans, making it a satisfying choice for a dinner party starter or a comforting weekend lunch.

To elevate the presentation, the soup is finished with a dramatic dark rum flambé, which adds a complex, toasted sweetness to every spoonful. Prepared with simple larder staples and fresh chives, this homemade soup feels inherently special. You can easily make the base a day in advance, allowing the flavours to develop before reheating and flambéing just before serving to your guests.

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Ingredients for Red Pea Bisque with Rum Flambé

  • 60g (1/2 stick) butter

  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

  • 1 garlic clove, chopped

  • 1 fresh thyme sprig

  • 950ml (or more) low-salt chicken broth

  • 120ml canned unsweetened coconut milk*

  • 300ml dried kidney beans

  • 1 tablespoon dry Sherry

  • 90ml high-quality dark rum

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

How to make Red Pea Bisque with Rum Flambé

Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; sauté until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Add 950ml broth, coconut milk, and beans; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours. Remove thyme sprig.

Set aside scant 240ml beans. Working in batches, purée remaining mixture in blender until smooth. Return soup to same pot; add reserved beans and Sherry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Bring to simmer, thinning with broth if desired; keep warm.

Place rum in heavy small skillet. Bring to simmer. Carefully ignite rum. When flames subside, divide soup among 6 bowls, drizzle with rum, sprinkle with chives, and serve.

*Available at many supermarkets and at Indian, Southeast Asian, and Latin markets.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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